Updates on Friday 21 April 2017
Tributes have been paid to a caring and hardworking motor mechanic , externalwho was killed in a crash on the A46.
Image source, Lincolnshire Echo
BBC News Travel
The A17 Boston Road is shut in both directions because of an accident near the Tesco there.
It'll be shut until authorities can clear it.
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire vegetable growers say they're worried about a lack of workers after Brexit and they're investing in new technology as a result.
As the issue of immigration looks set to play a big part in the general election campaign - some farmers say more jobs could become automated if the government limits the number of EU migrant workers who are allowed to work in the sector.
Richard Mowbry is the Commercial Director at farming company TH Clements - he says the benefits of machinery are stacking up
Quote MessageMachines don't have sick days or holidays. We've invested in automation because of rising employment costs and concerns about where that workforce is going to come from.
Richard Mowbry, TH Clements
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Police are hunting for burglars who stole a safe from house on Thoresby Road in the early hours of yesterday morning.
They smashed in through patio doors at the back of the property before stealing the safe which contained cash and jewellery.
It happened at around 04:20, police want any witnesses to get in touch.
Pritti Mistry
BBC News Online
Two people have been arrested after a car smashed into four vehicles parked on a Cleethorpes street.
Dramatic scenes of the crash, which happened on Barcroft Street on Wednesday afternoon, were captured on CCTV by resident Stewart Wilson.
The footage shows passengers from the car walking away from the accident, with one carrying a dog.
Humberside Police say nobody was injured.
A 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the collision.
The 23-year-old remains in custody.
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Keith Alexander is a very well known name in Lincoln, leading the Imps to victory time and time again when he was the manager back in the early 2000s.
That was why when stone mason Lee Credland came across his headstone looking a little worse for wear while he was working at St Chad's Yard in Dunholme; he took it upon himself to do something about it.
Image source, Lee CredlandLee says he got in touch with Keith's family on Facebook who said they were touched by the offer and after a bit of work he got it looking match ready once again:
Image source, Lee CredlandQuote MessageIt's a hard place for grieving families to go so now I hope they can find a little more comfort when they visit."
Lee Credland, Drapers Memorials, Lincoln
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
A house on Cross Street in Lincoln has been closed off after claims it was being used in connection with drugs and so-called 'legal highs'.
Neighbours complained to the police about the occupants' anti-social behaviour and after obtaining an order from Lincoln Magistrates Court they shut down the property.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceThis means it's a criminal offence for anyone to enter the property over the next three months, during which time repairs will be carried out.
Quote MessageIncidents of this nature aren’t that common... The behaviour of the occupant and his guests had a detrimental impact on his neighbours quality of life and we are pleased to put an end to this public disturbance."
Inspector Pat Coates, Lincolnshire Police
BBC News Travel
Firefighters are attending a mini-bus that's on fire on the A16.
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Avoid the area if you can.
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
It's a big game for the Imps this weekend as they prepare to take on Macclesfield at home. A victory would see their return to the League Two after a five season absence.
Sincil Bank is going to be packed but parking is going to be a problem.
Image source, Lincoln CityThe Stacey West car park is going to be closed and the South Common is hosting a fair so good luck getting your car on there!
The University of Lincoln says it wants to help by openig its 80-space car park at the Joseph Banks Laboratories.
It's free and and the post code is LN6 7DL.
BBC News Travel
It's much slower than normal on the A159 northbound in Scunthorpe this morning.
It's especially bad between the Burringham Road traffic lights and the A18 - try to avoid it if you can because the delays will add between 15 and 20 minutes to your journey.
Jennifer Bartram
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Mainly dry with some sunny spells, although it may be on the cloudy side overall with the chance of seeing the odd spot of light rain.
Feeling warm in developing sunny spells given light winds.
Alex Rhodes
BBC Lincolnshire Live
Hello from Lincoln, it's Alex here, ready to bring you all the very latest from across the county.
We'll have news, travel, weather and sport as it happens, so check back from time to time to see what's new.
Something we should know about? Reach us through email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external.
Three images from Tunick's Sea of Hull commission will be displayed at Hull's Ferens Art Gallery.
Read MoreBernice William's body was found two days after her husband was found dead in stable block.
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Lizzie Musham
BBC Local Live, Lincolnshire
Well that's it from me today.
News, sport, weather and travel updates will continue through the evening and I'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow morning.
For now I'll leave you with five things we've all learned:
Michael Hortin
Assistant Editor, BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Lincoln City FC is looking for land for a new training ground.
This season has left the club in a good financial position to press ahead with plans.
Chairman Bob Dorrian says they want to give Danny and Nicky Cowley what they need to develop the club.
Quote MessageWe will move heaven and earth to make sure that the board are matching Danny and Nicky's ambitions and make things work."
Bob Dorrian, Lincoln City FC Chairman
Amanda White
BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
People from all over came to Alford Crematorium to pay their respects to Robert Neale this morning.
The Second World War veteran, 88, from Belchford in Lincolnshire, died in hospital in March.
His neighbour, Sam Curtis, appealed for people to attend and said it was an 'amazing' turnout.
The appeal was supported by the Horncastle and District branch of the Royal British Legion.
Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Local Live
British Steel has received 5400 applications for 140 trainee positions at its Scunthorpe and Teesside operations.
The company is in the process of selecting the trainees with most of the new starters being based in Scunthorpe.
The company recently announced that it had ended 2016 in profit and had taken on more than 350 new employees since it was launched in June.
Well you've heard of #impvasion but what about #imparking?
The best part of 10,000 football fans will be flooding into Sincil Bank on Saturday for the Imps' game against Macclesfield. But there's concerns over a lack of parking as the Stacey West car park will be closed and the South Common is out of action.
So, can you offer a lift or a driveway this weekend to your fellow imps? Get in touch and let us know via Facebook, external, Twitter , externalor Email.
Paul Hudson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Mostly dry but staying quite cloudy for the rest of today and into this evening.
A milder night with lows of 8C.
